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ATHENS, Ga. – Jose Ibarra, who is accused of killing Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley, will face another preliminary hearing today. Ibarra is charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated murder, in connection with the 22-year-old student’s death.

Over the past several months, numerous motions have been filed in this high-profile case.

In September, Ibarra’s defense attorneys filed a motion to suppress certain evidence collected after Riley’s death. The defense argued that some evidence was obtained illegally. However, a judge ruled last week that evidence, including fingerprints found on Ibarra’s phones, could be used in court, confirming that the search warrants were properly executed.

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Neither the prosecution nor the defense revealed the specific topics of discussion for today’s hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Check back here at that time for a live stream.

Jury selection in this case will begin tomorrow in Athens.